Nov 23rd 12
Search, Shop, Dine and Share God’s Comfort
Are you taking advantage of Black Friday deals online this weekend? Or perhaps planning to purchase Christmas gifts on Cyber Monday? Did you know that with your purchases you could be sharing God’s comfort for life’s trials — without spending a penny more? With a simple click, each purchase you make can result in a donation to Shades of Grace Ministries! It’s easy and free. PLUS,... read more
Nov 21st 12
Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part Two
In Part One of this post, we discussed the fact that suffering is “having what you don’t want and wanting what you don’t have.” By those terms, everyone is experiencing a measure of suffering. It is possible to find contentment and thanksgiving in our suffering because of Jesus Christ. Knowing Him more fully is the greatest gift we could ever receive. But it often takes experiences... read more
Nov 21st 12
Finding Contentment and Thanksgiving in Suffering, Part One
Did you know that suffering can be an occasion for gratitude? Without the eyes of faith, this may seem insane. But looking through God’s eyes of eternity, it is not only possible, it’s logical. In When God Weeps, Joni E. Tada defines suffering as “having what you don’t want and wanting what you don’t have.” Defined by these terms, everyone is suffering in some way.... read more
Nov 20th 12